Two family members added to Tyson Foods’ board

Tyson Foods continues to be a family-controlled company and that continues with Chairman John Tyson’s two children, John Randal Tyson and Olivia Tyson being named as directors effective May 8.

Olivia and John Randal are the great-grandchildren of founder John W. Tyson and represent the fourth generation of Tyson family leadership.

Olivia, president of Tyson Family Foundation, will be on the compensation and leadership development and technology committees. She also serves on the Creative Arkansas Cultural Hub and Exchange Board of Directors and The Momentary Council.

John Randal, who was ousted as chief financial officer in 2024 after two incidents involving public intoxication, will be on the board’s strategy and acquisitions and technology committees. He recently was a senior vice president which includes an annual base salary of $200,000. This salary will be prorated for this time in the role, and his award for restrictive stocks as of Feb. 7, with a grant date fair value of $190,000. John Randal remains a company employee, according to the Thursday (may 8) filing with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, but the filing did not provide details about his employment.

Olivia will be compensated for her board service in accordance with the director compensation schedules.

“Barbara and I are proud to welcome Olivia and John Randal to the board,” said Chairman John H. Tyson. “With their leadership, I am confident that we will continue to uphold the values of generations of the Tyson family and serve as stewards of the company for the long-term benefit of our team members, our communities, and our shareholders.”

Tyson’s board of directors now includes 15 directors, four of which are members of the Tyson family.